“The ABC of SA has a great website with lots of interesting articles and features as well as a list of accredited behaviourists. As part of your yearly subscription you will receive monthly newsletters, information on upcoming events and talks as well as access to a host of other pertinent information. Any person who is interested in the concept of animal behaviour irrespective of standing is welcome to join.” The website is www.animal-behaviour.org.za
RECOMMENDED COURSES - DOGS - PUPPIES
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CANINE CULTURE : MCKAYNINE TRAINING CENTRE : www.mckaynine.co.za : Belinda Thomas on (27) (0) 82 565-6160 : email [email protected]
Presenter : Shannon McKay
(Please see website for full details of the course)
Puppy & Obedience Instructor Course
Puppy and Obedience Instructor Courses
• Designed with specific attention on the unique requirements of the ..South African dog and handler. The South African dog and handler are ..vastly different to their American and European counterparts – this ..course adopts a tailor-made approach based on our comprehensive ..experience in the South African arena.
• Theory lectures and practicals. This course includes lectures on ..canine behavioural development, basic canine behaviour, learning ..theory, teaching of exercises, and essentials of running classes as ..well as practical sessions illustrating the above.
• Highly experienced tutoring. The course is modeled on the very successful McKaynine Training Centre system (over ..3 500 puppy and 4 500 obedience enrolments) and is operated by one of the country’s leading specialists with ..experience in many different aspects of dog training, from both a theoretical and practical aspect. Many other ..training establishments have sent their instructors to us for training and this will be the tenth year the course is offered.
• Opportunity for self-employment or hobby classes. After successful completion of this course, delegates will have ..much of the knowledge required to run and manage their own puppy or obedience classes. In some cases we do ..suggest additional hands-on experience prior to offering classes to the public.
There are eight modules offered which cover behavioural development, theory and practical training of puppies through to adulthood. The highest level of training covered would satisfy the requirements of most owners for domestic obedience.
Course Options
The structure of these courses aims to educate novices and also provide “top up” opportunities for those more experienced in the field. Two formats exist:
• Per module. There are eight modules, which can be taken individually. In this instance no assignments are included. Books containing the module content and certificates of attendance are provided.
• Per course. There are two courses offered. The Puppy course is comprised of six modules (101, 102, 201, 202, 301, 302). The Adult course comprises all of these modules plus modules 401 and 402. Assignments and gradings are included. A certificate of achievement is awarded to successful delegates. Books containing the module content are provided.
• Designed with specific attention on the unique requirements of the ..South African dog and handler. The South African dog and handler are ..vastly different to their American and European counterparts – this ..course adopts a tailor-made approach based on our comprehensive ..experience in the South African arena.
• Theory lectures and practicals. This course includes lectures on ..canine behavioural development, basic canine behaviour, learning ..theory, teaching of exercises, and essentials of running classes as ..well as practical sessions illustrating the above.
• Highly experienced tutoring. The course is modeled on the very successful McKaynine Training Centre system (over ..3 500 puppy and 4 500 obedience enrolments) and is operated by one of the country’s leading specialists with ..experience in many different aspects of dog training, from both a theoretical and practical aspect. Many other ..training establishments have sent their instructors to us for training and this will be the tenth year the course is offered.
• Opportunity for self-employment or hobby classes. After successful completion of this course, delegates will have ..much of the knowledge required to run and manage their own puppy or obedience classes. In some cases we do ..suggest additional hands-on experience prior to offering classes to the public.
There are eight modules offered which cover behavioural development, theory and practical training of puppies through to adulthood. The highest level of training covered would satisfy the requirements of most owners for domestic obedience.
Course Options
The structure of these courses aims to educate novices and also provide “top up” opportunities for those more experienced in the field. Two formats exist:
• Per module. There are eight modules, which can be taken individually. In this instance no assignments are included. Books containing the module content and certificates of attendance are provided.
• Per course. There are two courses offered. The Puppy course is comprised of six modules (101, 102, 201, 202, 301, 302). The Adult course comprises all of these modules plus modules 401 and 402. Assignments and gradings are included. A certificate of achievement is awarded to successful delegates. Books containing the module content are provided.
BODIES IN BALANCE - http://www.puppiesinbalance.co.za
Contacts: Niki Elliott - E-mail: [email protected] : Phone: 082 451 0433
Kay Aitcheson - Email: [email protected] : Phone: 083 448 2522
Contacts: Niki Elliott - E-mail: [email protected] : Phone: 082 451 0433
Kay Aitcheson - Email: [email protected] : Phone: 083 448 2522
Balanced Puppy Instructors Course
The Bodies in Balance Puppy Instructors and Adult Dog Instructors Courses are the only
practical courses on the market that offers you the chance to observe and assist, allowing
you to get extensive hands on experience in established puppy and adult dog schools, the
whole time you are learning. All our Instructors are highly qualified in all aspects of running
hugely successful schools and will share their knowledge and experience with you.
The course is designed for you to do your internship practicals on a Saturday and then
attend lectures on a Sunday. The lectures are held once a month, and you are then able to
assist in a school every week, or more often, depending on which days that particular school has classes.
The theory lectures cover all the important information on how and why puppies and dogs do what they do and how to deal with these problems, and most importantly how to assist the client to be the best they can be. You will learn all about observation, the principles of Clicker training – why it is such a successful way of training, what equipment is the best to use on a particular puppy or dog, health, grooming, public relations, how to use TTouch in your classes and how to market and make your school successful. We will also put you in touch with various sponsors.
In a nutshell this course offers you the opportunity to have a hands on experience whilst learning, so you are able to apply everything you learn as you learn it, under the watchful eyes of a highly qualified Instructor. What better way to make sure you are able to apply everything you have learnt?
These courses are available in Gauteng, Cape Town and Durban at the moment with a possibility of expanding into other areas. We also have a very inexpensive B & B on site in Sandton if you need accommodation.
Cost of each course: R4750
Deposit required: R2000
Payment plan on request.